"My child hates to read.""How do I get my kid to read at home?""We don't have time!"
At almost every single parent-teacher conference that I've attended, parents have expressed the same concern. They want their child to pick up more books and become a better reader, but they aren't sure how to best help them. The simple answer? Read to them!

Oftentimes it can feel much more complicated and overwhelming that it needs to be. As teachers, it's our job to take the guesswork out of reading for parents. Here are ten myths that get in the way of families reading aloud with their children at home.

I'm Sara Soucy. I am an elementary school teacher, curriculum writer, educational blogger and founder of The Colorful Apple. This blog is a collection of my favorite ideas and materials for the classroom. Welcome!